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Regret

8 Feb 2021 1 minute read 9 comments emily2u

In my younger days,Thought I knew everything.Now I know it isn’t the case,As I’ve not achieved a thing. If I’d heeded parents’ advice,And not be as strong willed,Life would’ve been nice,Instead of trouble-filled. I’ve spent nights crying,Things are t...

Spring Blossoms

7 Feb 2021 1 minute read 4 comments emily2u

I can pass the hoursWatching the spring flowers.When the wind blows,A blanket of petals flows. The myriad of colorsHave me thinking I’m debtless,Calm my distressed heart,So tranquil, I let down my guard. On branches, buds stay,Blooming larger through...

This Is Not A Country.

6 Feb 2021 4 minute read 9 comments Olawalium

​ Image Source.​​​ | ​Licence Details.​​​ There was never a country called Nigeria We live daily here in mass hysteria Our economy has been ravaged by cholera It has eaten so deep into the core of our country's intestines There was never a country c...

Adonis

6 Feb 2021 1 minute read 0 comments emily2u

To you, it was all a game,Living on the fast lane,Too quick even for yourself.Life is empty now with wealth,For it can’t render you aid,Since you’re dead.You were the modern Adonis,Find delight in girls on their knees,Pleading to be in your good book...

Party Invitation

5 Feb 2021 1 minute read 5 comments emily2u

Sent you an invitationTo my party for relaxation.We’ll watch an epic movie,Oh, that would be groovy. I’ll throw in some soda,To replace the vodka.Since I’m not a miser,Will also treat you to Budweiser. Lots of food, popcorn on the sideWill be served...

Third World Child.

4 Feb 2021 2 minute read 0 comments Olawalium

​ Image Source.​​​ Growing up, I remember running around the neighbourhood with the others who were both my age and even older How we would go to another's house and take his abandoned motorcycle's tyre I remember going to the dumping ground in fron...

Zodiac Match

4 Feb 2021 1 minute read 10 comments emily2u

Our compatibilityIs written in the stars.Our unreserved love shinesThrough Earth, out to Mars. Our mechanism will never fail,When you’ve me and I’ve you.Not once were we out of sync,The sky turns a bright hue. We’re completely blessed,Fitting in all...

Memories.

3 Feb 2021 2 minute read 0 comments Olawalium

Even though I know you have left Our memories forever would be felt Even though with you life has dealt Your kindness, forever in our heart melt To the whole world, you may be gone And your work right here may be done But to me my amazing parents,...

Promise

3 Feb 2021 1 minute read 2 comments emily2u

If your night seems lonely,Pick up the phone, call me.You have my number,Don’t pause to ponder.I’m waiting for the momentOf your acknowledgement;….. And in a flash,By your side, I’ll dash.Revere you each minute of the hour,Handle you like a flower,Gu...

Dance for the Goddess

2 Feb 2021 1 minute read 0 comments tipplenurkey

The fire dies, the canvas blackis dusted by white embers.Songs that men will never singvoiced by celestial members. Mother's whispers drifting througharms stretched forth unto the sky.Promises are made anew.Spirits lifted, ne'er to die. Lovers cry in...